Amazon MGM Wins Hot Spec ‘Outdueled’ By F. Scott Frazier & Jimmy Loweree

Mike Fleming Jr

2 October 2024 at 3:28 pm·1-min read

EXCLUSIVE: In an usually heated and high-priced battle for a spec script with no attachments, Amazon MGM has made a deal for Outdueled. The logline for the script by F. Scott Frazier and Jimmy Loweree is being kept under wraps because it is high concept, but I’m told that this went for a high amount because it has such strong possibilities as a franchise launcher. Deal calls for a wide theatrical release, and a fast track to production.

It’s an Escape Artists film, with Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch producing with Tony Shaw and Jonathan Shukat. David Bloomfield is exec producer. Courtenay Valenti and Julie Rapaport led the charge for Amazon MGM. They bought it quickly and paid a price said to be the highest in years for a spec with no attachments, in an era when most material sales are loaded with elements.

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Pic is a contemporary action adventure with a strong male and female lead role, and an ensemble family group.

The scribes are repped by CAA and manager Chris Cowles of Alldayeveryday. Frazier is lawyered by Jeff Frankel, and Loweree’s attorney is Gregg Gellman.

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